Making Thinking Visible Colloquium

Friday 16 April 2027 | American School of Milan

 

Join educators from the American School of Milan and beyond for a special pre-conference event exploring how Making Thinking Visible can cultivate curiosity, critical thinking, and deeper learning.

We are delighted to welcome Mark Church, co-author of Making Thinking Visible, for a day dedicated to exploring cultures of thinking and the role they play in developing engaged, thoughtful, and independent learners.

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Throughout the day, participants will engage with ideas, strategies, and practices that make student thinking more visible, deepen understanding, and promote meaningful dialogue in the classroom.

The colloquium will also provide an opportunity to learn about ASM's three-year action research journey, centred around the question:

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How do Making Thinking Visible practices impact students' dispositions to be critical thinkers and curious learners?

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Through examples from classroom practice, student learning evidence, and teacher reflections, participants will gain insight into how these approaches have shaped learning experiences and influenced teaching practice across the school.

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A limited number of places are available for external educators interested in creating cultures of thinking within their own schools and classrooms.

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Whether you are new to Making Thinking Visible or looking to deepen your practice, we invite you to join us for a unique day of professional learning, reflection, and dialogue with colleagues who share a commitment to developing thoughtful, curious learners.